Serving 397 students in grades 6-12, Sarcoxie High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sarcoxie High School's student population of 397 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Bears
School Rankings
Sarcoxie High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sarcoxie High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1544 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
80%
68%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bears
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarcoxie High School's ranking?
Sarcoxie High School is ranked #1544 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Sarcoxie High School often compared to?
Sarcoxie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miller High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sarcoxie High School?
The graduation rate of Sarcoxie High School is 90%, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sarcoxie High School?
397 students attend Sarcoxie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Sarcoxie High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sarcoxie High School?
Sarcoxie High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sarcoxie High School offer ?
Sarcoxie High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sarcoxie High School part of?
Sarcoxie High School is part of Sarcoxie R-II School District.
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